Naval Academy Class of ’83 Riders Raise Funds and Awareness Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 21st, 2023 A group of military veterans, all hailing from the Naval Academy Class of 1983, has embarked on a remarkable cross-country journey to raise funds and awareness for various veteran and military service-related organizations. This dedicated group of riders has […]
Educators, Employers, and Students Discuss the Importance of Real-World Experiences Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 20th, 2023 In a collaborative effort to enhance work-based learning opportunities for high school students, a discussion took place at Oskaloosa High School, bringing educators, employers, and students together. The conversation revolved around the significance of real-world experiences in shaping students’ […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 18, 2023 Farmers so far have reported average or better corn yields despite their worries about the effect of this year’s drought, according to several Iowa State University Extension field agronomists who monitor different areas of the state. Virgil Schmitt, the field agronomist who monitors far southeast Iowa, […]
For public release: On September 16th at 11:28 PM, New Sharon Fire was requested in the 2100 block of 175th Street for a structure fire. Firefighters from New Sharon and Oskaloosa quickly extinguished the fire. Crews remained on scene for another 1.5 hours conducting overhaul operations. New Sharon Fire was assisted by: Oskaloosa Fire Department, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Nelson Pioneer Farm and Mahaska County Historical Society held their 57th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday. A little rain may have chased a few people away near the end of the day, but it wasn’t before there was music, demonstrations, and field work featuring antique equipment. Margaret Spiegel is the Director […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 15, 2023 The Iowa Public Information Board is considering legislation that would enable government agencies to ignore, for up to one year, any public-records requests made by “vexatious requesters.” The board’s legislative committee met Friday to discuss draft legislation aimed at addressing what the board’s executive director called […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release September 15, 2023 Oskaloosa Police Department On 9-14-23, officers were notified of a male exposing himself at Edmundson Park. Officers were given a description of the vehicle and location. When officers arrived, they observed a car matching the description leaving a parking space at Edmundson Park. Officers conducted a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The flurry of ground-breaking and construction around Oskaloosa has generated some significant buzz for the community. On Thursday, Iowa’s Lt. Governor Adam Gregg stopped by Clow Valve Company in Oskaloosa to learn more about what they do and the processes used in making their products. Clow recently broke ground on a 75-million-dollar […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When Oskaloosa News stopped by the location for ‘The Bridge Church’ recently, the finishing touches were being worked on. The Bridge Church will hold its grand opening on September 17th, hosting a 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service inside what many remember as Slumberland Furniture in the Heartland Square Mall. According to […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 14, 2023 Almost all of the state is suffering from some measure of drought, and dry conditions intensified over large areas of western Iowa in the past week, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report on Thursday. The only remaining pocket of the state with normal soil moisture […]
